The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-05-12
TIE CAFE DE LA PAX.

The narration of "Reminiscences Of
"Night in Prison. in Paris, recalls
another event which occurred during the
same visit to the French capital in 1878.
Life in Paris, as everybody knows, is,
during the pleasant season, mainly one of
the trOttoiT, the parks, and the abundant
open spaces along the streets. In sunny
weather the houses are emptied and the
open air areas are filed. The Champs
ElyseeS, Pare MOnceau, the grounds of
the Tuilleries, the gardens Of LuXem-
bourg are black with people promenading
or seated in chairs, and who, with an i'm
mense amount of prattle, laughter and
gossip, are making the most of the genial
air and sky 1t is in such gatherings that
one sees often some characteristic French
features which are unique and charming,
amGng the most attractive of which are
little family groups. Nothing can be
more pretty, picturesque and charming,
than these little cddicS, so TO term them,
which are gathered here and there in the
great human sea. There are the grand
father, probably viclle mustaChe, white
haired, keen eyed and occupying the post
of honor in the only chair i'll the party;
the daughter, brunette, jet as to hair and
eyes, with needlewCrk in her hands, and
her chances divided between her work; the
venerable father and two or three chill
dren that are racing and gamboling in the
vicinity. There is often beautiful miss
seated close to the mother, whO>e long
lashes droop Inodestly over her timid eyes
and whose shy chances are luminous with
a virginia. innocence and exquisite mod
esty.
Not the least attractive quality of this
b ,.f no nd
respect shown by the younger members
for the venerable figure forming the cen
trail feature of the group. The French
have among their other virtues pervad-
ing and beautiful affection for the aged.
Unlike the American and the English, the
whitening of the hair, the bending of the
figure and the dimming of the eye bring
increased respect and reverence. -
My rooms were at st. Mande, pretty
little suburb just outside the barriers and
bordering on the NincenneS woods. 1t was
my habit to rise early and breakfast on
cafe an lait and some delicious rolls known
as petit pain, and then write until noon.
Then hearty dejeuner, and after that a
trip into the city to spend the remainder
of the day in sight seeing or idling, as
fancy might direct. Omnibus lines, tram
ways and the belt line offered variety Of
facilities for traversing the city. The roof
of the omnibus or that of the horse car
offered the most attractions on sunny
day, as one from the height could obtain
wonderful views of various phases OF
Paris life. For a long distance the track
runs along the famous Rue st. Antoine,
often the scene of the emeutes of the pro-
letariat, and passes through the square
once occupied by the Bastille, and now
distinguished by lofty column sur
mounted by the genius of liberty, and
finally winds along the north bank of the
Seine to its terminus at the palace of the
Louvre.
One lovely day in July came into the
city as usual, and as the day was quite
oppressive in its warmth / sought the cool
awnings of the noted Cafe de la Paix, 10
Gated on the corner of Boulevard DIES
Capucines and the Opera House square.
1t is one of the most famous cafes in
Paris; it adjoins the Grand opera build
Ing, Is not far from the Madeleine and Is q